Astros' Ryne Stanek unleashes on umpires after controversial balk call allows Dodgers to score go-ahead run

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The Los Angeles Dodgers managed to record their 43rd win of the season on Saturday night. But a wild eighth inning, highlighted by a balk call, sparked a considerable amount of controversy.

The Dodgers were trailing by a couple of runs entering the inning, but went on to defeat the defending World Series champion Houston Astros 8-7 after the go-ahead run was scored thanks to a balk call from the second-base umpire.

Ryne Stanek was visibly upset about the call and argued with umpire Junior Valentine. He eventually gathered himself and struck out Michael Busch to end the frame. But, as he headed for the dugout he started yelling and pointing toward Valentine.

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Ryne Stanek of the Houston Astros argues a balk call from second base umpire Junior Valentine that allowed Jonny Deluca of the Dodgers to score on June 24, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Valentine quickly decided to throw Stanek out of the game, which prompted Astros coach Josh Miller to come out of the dugout to try and calm the pitcher down.

But Miller did not have much success, forcing home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez to step in front of an emotional Stanek.

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Houston manager Dusty Baker then arose from the visiting team's dugout to argue, and he was also tossed from the game.

"I needed some kind of explanation because Stanek was going ballistic," said Baker.

The 74-year-old manager later added. "Boy, that's a tough way to lose one."

The balk allowed Jonny Deluca to cross home plate, which tied the contest at 7 in the eighth.

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